Moroccan international footballer Achraf Hakimi is contesting his referral to trial before the Versailles Court of Appeal in Versailles, as legal proceedings in an alleged sexual assault case continue. The appeal hearing comes as the player challenges a decision ordering him to stand trial following accusations made by a French woman in 2023.......
The Republic of Panama has reaffirmed its consistent position in support of Morocco’s autonomy initiative regarding the Sahara dispute, during a high-level visit to Morocco. The statement was made in Rabat by Panama’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Arturo Hoyos Boyd, following discussions with Morocco’s Minister......
Morocco has lost nearly 75 percent of its native wheat and barley varieties over the past five decades, marking a sharp erosion of its agricultural biodiversity. The disappearance of these traditional seeds has raised concerns over food security, environmental stability, and the resilience of farming systems facing increasing climate stress. The......
In Casablanca yesterday, the We4She network gathered business leaders, public officials, institutions, and civil society actors around a single message that has shifted from advocacy to mainstream policy: women’s economic inclusion is no longer a side issue but a core lever of national growth, governance, and competitiveness. Moderated......
Morocco has awarded the Made in Morocco label to nearly 80 industrial companies in Casablanca, marking a new step in a national strategy to strengthen domestic production and enhance the global competitiveness of local industry. The certification ceremony was held under the supervision of the Minister of Industry and Trade and brought together......
Construction has begun on a major solar energy initiative in Morocco involving four photovoltaic power plants under the Noor Atlas program, marking a new phase in the country’s renewable energy expansion. Eiffage, through its energy systems subsidiary, is responsible for the design, supply, construction, installation and commissioning......
Mohamed Ezzahaoui has been appointed director general of Morocco’s Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration, while Abdellatif Amrani has been confirmed as Treasurer General of the Kingdom following a government council decision. The appointments were formalized under constitutional procedures and mark a leadership reshuffle across......
Morocco continues to strengthen its position as a major regional travel hub after the country’s airports recorded more than 12 million passengers during the first four months of 2026. According to figures released by the National Airports Office (ONDA), Moroccan airports handled approximately 12.3 million passengers by the end of April,......
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) is preparing to modernize its election observation methods ahead of Morocco’s legislative elections scheduled for September 2026. The institution aims to adapt to the growing influence of digital technology and artificial intelligence in democratic processes. Speaking during the opening session......
Lycée Français Guy de Maupassant has announced the launch of Morocco’s first Franco-Canadian dual diploma program, offering students a new pathway toward international higher education opportunities. Starting in September 2026, students at the institution will be able to combine the French baccalaureate with the Ontario......
The Nostalgia - Beat Lovers festival will return to the Vélodrome of Casablanca from 18 to 20 June 2026 for its third edition. The event will bring three nights dedicated to music from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Organisers position the festival as one of the major summer cultural gatherings in Morocco. The 2026 lineup brings together......
A tragic building collapse in the Ain Nokbi district of Fez has claimed the lives of at least 15 people, according to local authorities. Five others were injured as rescue teams continued emergency operations following the disaster that shocked residents across the city. The incident occurred in the Hanane El Jerrandi neighborhood, where......
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the OCP Group have signed a €450 million partial credit guarantee agreement aimed at supporting the company’s large-scale investment program in Morocco. The agreement, signed in Rabat, is designed to facilitate a €530 million green financing package mobilized through major international......
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